Gas gangrene is a fairly rare infectious disease. The anaerobic bacterium that causes the disease enters the human body during surgical operations or through damage to the skin. It is found most often in deep wounds of the limbs, uterus and abdominal cavity. Typically, gas gangrene actively develops in areas of tissue deprived of blood supply. With the timely detection and treatment of the disease, 80% of patients survive. However, in the event that the abdominal cavity was affected by the disease, the forecasts may not be so encouraging.
Causes of Gangrene
The bacteria that cause the disease normally live in the microflora of the organs of the genitourinary system and intestines, and they can also be found in the soil. The disease is activated as a result of the ingress of microbes into open wounds resulting from injuries, or during surgical procedures.
Symptoms of the disease
Gas gangrene leads to inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue. Pronounced signs of the disease become noticeable after 73 hours after surgery or injury. The main symptom of the disease is crackling caused by the accumulation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide in dead tissues . Also, with gangrene, a discoloration of the affected skin (red or dark brown shade), swelling, severe pain, blisters, necrosis, blood clots, unpleasant odor, watery or foamy discharge can be observed.
In addition, side symptoms may appear: signs of blood poisoning, rapid breathing, palpitations, low blood pressure, stable high temperature (within 38.3 °). Patients with gas gangrene become inactive, pale, exhausted, anxious, some experience loss of consciousness.
Gas gangrene causes instant death, which often occurs at the time of an operation aimed at removing dead tissue. In some cases, before death, the patient falls into a coma. Vomiting, cardiovascular failure, and profuse diarrhea can sometimes occur.
Gangrene Diagnosis
The disease is determined by examining the wound site. Using an X-ray, the presence of gas in the tissues is detected, and a blood test detects the presence of a pathogen infection in the body.
Gas gangrene: treatment
The primary task is to remove the affected tissue surgically. Treatment should be started immediately when the first signs of the disease are detected, since even a little delay can cost a person life. Penicillin is administered in large quantities to the patient and oxygen therapy is used. In order to prevent gangrene and prevent tissue necrosis, it is necessary to implement all kinds of measures aimed at restoring impaired blood circulation as soon as possible.
Traditional medicine for the treatment of the disease recommends using the following tools:
- prepare a decoction of dried tartar (for three liters of water 1.5 cups of dried plant). After the product boils, leave it to insist for 30 minutes, then dilute it with warm water and lower the affected part into the broth for 30 minutes;
- Take a crumb of freshly baked black bread, salt it well and chew. With a thick layer, put chewed bread on the affected area and dress this place;
- Fresh beef liver, without washing in water, attach to a sore spot. Keep it on until in a sore spot under it. watery bubbles do not form. Puncture abscesses with a liquid sterilized needle. After this, attach the liver again. Make attachments as often as possible;
- young shoots of small cut finely. Pour 5 tablespoons of the plant with 500 ml of water, boil the broth and boil it for 10 minutes. Pour the product into a thermos bottle and leave it there for 12 hours. Drink broth daily.
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